Manchester City have agreed a deal with Olympique Lyonnais to sign French playmaker Rayan Cherki, with a five-year contract set to be completed in the coming hours.The two clubs reached an agreement

Manchester City expect to clinch a deal to sign Lyon forward Rayan Cherki, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old, who impressed on his international debut for France against Spain on Thursday, is set to arrive in a €40 million ($45.6m) deal, including bonuses, and sign a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Cherki was named in the Europa League Team of the Season, while also earning his first call-up for France's senior team in May.